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The Challenge of Nexar

First release
Sep 15, 1982
Publisher
Spectravision
Genres
Shooter, Arcade · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
Atari 2600

A single screen crosshair shooter written by David Lubar.

Also known as The Challenge of...Nexar, Nexar, Black Hole, Galaxy Defender
… See more, Galactic

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Storyline
You are trying to become a Spectra-Warrior. To do this, you must fly through the levels of warp zones, destroying radioactive beacons. The higher the level, the more you need to destroy. These beacons are guarded by impact exploding saucers. You can destroy these saucers for points or avoid them. When you destroy a saucer or beacon, do not remain in the same place as the debris will collide with you. You have ninety-nine seconds to destroy the number of beacons indicated by the number on the bottom right of the screen per level.Read more

You are trying to become a Spectra-Warrior. To do this, you must fly through the levels of warp zones, destroying radioactive beacons. The higher the level, the more you need to destroy. These beacons are guarded by impact exploding saucers. You can destroy these saucers for points or avoid them. When you destroy a saucer or beacon, do not remain in the same place as the debris will collide with you. You have ninety-nine seconds to destroy the number of beacons indicated by the number on the bottom right of the screen per level.

Release dates
Atari 2600
Sep 15, 1982
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
shoot 'em up, 3d, spaceship, space battle, single-screen level
… All 6, instant kill

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
IGDB · recorded 4 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 4 Oct 2026